Winter Prognostications Stir Yet Again
The essay notes that people crave novelty over monotony and mocks the idea that others are unaware of one’s drinking. It claims prophets predict a coming winter, and they all agree it will be cold or harsh.
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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1896
Page
2
The essay notes that people crave novelty over monotony and mocks the idea that others are unaware of one’s drinking. It claims prophets predict a coming winter, and they all agree it will be cold or harsh.
The writer requests accident insurance circulars be sent to Abdul Hamid, describing the gesture as a kind act and stressing timely assistance.
A warning quotes a columnist on the danger in popular government when officials grant excessive public property. The remark emphasizes risk of distributing state assets without scrutiny and calls for greater restraint and accountability.
Recent experiments by Danish experimenters show feeding hogs corn yields the fastest gains while barley produces the best meat quality. The results highlight a trade off between rapid weight gain and superior meat quality in swine nutrition.
The famous stallion paid $16,000 by Gen. Coxey before forming the Commonweal Army was traded in Columbus, Ohio, for an old horse and $8 to beat. The episode underscores Coxey’s push for better roads.
A French acrobat claims he can stand on a platform, jump, perform three somersaults, and land on his feet. The feat is suggested as a metaphor for the political gymnastic many candidates display in this year's races.
In Morris town New Jersey a coachman named Woods mutilated his employer s horses after being denied a newer better pair. His aim was to force the purchase of a fresh team by making the current horses useless.
An Ashland Wisconsin correspondent for a Chicago paper argues July 27 is a deadly date for fires in the region. He cites examples but his facts are disputed and some details are incorrect or exaggerated.
An Italian woman in New York provoked by insult joined her lover to confront a man who had affronted her. She restrained him while her partner stabbed him multiple times in the chest and abdomen.
In Newark New Jersey surgeons repaired a severe skull fracture on laborer Arthur Harris. A large portion of the bone protruded before replacement with a silver plate and removal of damaged bone. Harris regained consciousness and rapidly improved, not realizing brain location may have shifted.
William Jennings Bryan wrapped a Michigan tour with record crowds in Detroit venues. He defended the Chicago platform income tax and trial by jury in contempt cases, challenged opponents on law enforcement, and spoke at City Hall Square before a Westminster church stop with a Sunday reception for the candidate and his wife. The Bryan special train was to depart for Ohio at four the next morning.
Major McKinley shows no fatigue after a busy week and hosts a large group of veterans and generals at his Canton home. The party attends morning church services at First Methodist, with figures including General and Mrs. Alger, General Sickles, General Howard, and others. A veterans’ meeting precedes an early departure on a northern and eastern Ohio tour through New Philadelphia and East Liverpool.
The trip starts in Toledo Tuesday and brackets Michigan as the party moves onward to Cleveland Moose.
New York October 18 Jones, Illinois governor candidate, spoke before a large gathering at Union Hall. Flags adorned the hall as speakers, including Henry George, drew cheers. Event was hosted by the American Democratic organization led by president William P. Schaub, candidate for governor.
A crowd gathered yesterday at St Hedwig's Catholic Church for a confirmation ceremony for 55 youths when a heavy collapse struck a tower over 2,000 people entered the church. The structure fell from a height of about 178 feet, blocking the entrance as archbishop administered the rite and services continued intermittently. Rescue efforts followed as people fled the scene.
The bank in St Petersburg announces rates for gold bars and sovereigns readjusted per pound with a 1 ruble deduction for assaying. It offers a price protection against certificates and notes that other foreign coins including dollars will be priced similarly.
Chicago October 19 The impaired voice of Thomas B Reed improved enough for him to address a Hamilton Club meeting in the Auditorium today. His physician says Reed will carry out his campaign speech and perform his role before November 3 as planned.
Det Chief Justice Richard Richardson of the States Court of Claims died in Washington on the morning of February 19 after a two month confinement to illness. He served in the treasury department earlier in his career and his death followed a battle with cancer.
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